Protein powder wasn't invented for bodybuilders—1950s hospitals used it to prevent malnutrition in recovering patients.
High Protein Breakfast Muffins
Kickstart your mornings with these deliciously nutritious High Protein Breakfast Muffins! Packed with wholesome oats, mouthwatering Greek yogurt, and a burst of fresh berries, these muffins are your perfect on-the-go breakfast solution. Whip up a batch in advance, and enjoy a satisfying and energizing treat that keeps you fueled all day long!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- Little bit of red pepperoptional
- Little bit of spinachoptional
- Little bit of spring onionoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 40g of lean ham (Can use turkey bacon instead) (1.41 oz)turkey bacon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 60g whipped cottage cheese (2.12 oz)
- 1 Egg
- 25g protein cheese (I used Bega 50% less fat) (0.88 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Get an egg and cottage cheese, mix them together.
- 2
Add your toppings: spring onion, red pepper, ham, spinach, and cheese.
- 3
Flatten the mixture and bake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Drain cottage cheese through fine-mesh strainer for 15-20 minutes before mixing to remove excess whey and prevent soggy, dense muffins.ingredient15-20 minutes
- ✓Beat eggs to soft peak stage (not stiff) before folding in cottage cheese to incorporate air and increase final muffin volume by 25-30%.technique25-30% volume increase
- ✓Pre-cook high-moisture vegetables like spinach and red peppers until 80% of water evaporates to prevent steam pockets that create uneven texture.ingredient80% moisture reduction
- ✓Use muffin tin preheated to 200°C and fill only 2/3 full because high-protein batters expand less than flour-based ones and need concentrated heat for proper rise.equipment2/3 full capacity
- ✓Check doneness at 18 minutes with toothpick - protein-heavy batters set quickly and overcooking beyond 22 minutes causes rubbery texture from coagulated proteins.timing18-22 minutes
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Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Protein powder wasn't invented for bodybuilders—1950s hospitals used it to prevent malnutrition in recovering patients.
High Protein Breakfast Muffins
Kickstart your mornings with these deliciously nutritious High Protein Breakfast Muffins! Packed with wholesome oats, mouthwatering Greek yogurt, and a burst of fresh berries, these muffins are your perfect on-the-go breakfast solution. Whip up a batch in advance, and enjoy a satisfying and energizing treat that keeps you fueled all day long!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- Little bit of red pepperoptional
- Little bit of spinachoptional
- Little bit of spring onionoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 40g of lean ham (Can use turkey bacon instead) (1.41 oz)turkey bacon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 60g whipped cottage cheese (2.12 oz)
- 1 Egg
- 25g protein cheese (I used Bega 50% less fat) (0.88 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Get an egg and cottage cheese, mix them together.
- 2
Add your toppings: spring onion, red pepper, ham, spinach, and cheese.
- 3
Flatten the mixture and bake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Drain cottage cheese through fine-mesh strainer for 15-20 minutes before mixing to remove excess whey and prevent soggy, dense muffins.ingredient15-20 minutes
- ✓Beat eggs to soft peak stage (not stiff) before folding in cottage cheese to incorporate air and increase final muffin volume by 25-30%.technique25-30% volume increase
- ✓Pre-cook high-moisture vegetables like spinach and red peppers until 80% of water evaporates to prevent steam pockets that create uneven texture.ingredient80% moisture reduction
- ✓Use muffin tin preheated to 200°C and fill only 2/3 full because high-protein batters expand less than flour-based ones and need concentrated heat for proper rise.equipment2/3 full capacity
- ✓Check doneness at 18 minutes with toothpick - protein-heavy batters set quickly and overcooking beyond 22 minutes causes rubbery texture from coagulated proteins.timing18-22 minutes